Wellness Scheduler [caregiver]

Senior Living Residences; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community is seeking a Wellness Coordinator to manage the Resident Care Department schedule and provide direct care to residents. The role involves coordinating shifts, assisting with caregiving, and ensuring quality care for seniors in a supportive environment. Candidates should be certified nursing assistants or home health aides, with strong communication skills and a commitment to reliability. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and inclusion while providing exceptional care.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Rewards Program

Free Meals During Shifts

Commuter Benefits

Professional Development Programs

Generous Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA).
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Resident Care Department schedule and provide RCA coverage as needed.
• Spend quality time with seniors and provide direct personal care.
• Assist with dining services and light housekeeping.

Skills

Communication

Punctuality

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Tools

Electronic Health Record System

Scheduling Tools

Job description

Concord Park's caring and compassionate Resident Care team members provide direct care to our senior residents. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Concord Park is located at 68 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord, MA. Learn more about Concord Park here .

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

Full Time

PAY & BENEFITS:

Rates start at $22 per hour

Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance , disability coverage , complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:

• DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
• Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents (up to $2,500!)
• Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identify theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
• Nationwide tuition rewards program.
Free meals during shifts at the community.
• Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner

Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

The Wellness Coordinator is responsible for managing the Resident Care Department schedule, specifically shifts and assignments for Resident Care Associates. The Wellness Coordinator will also be assigned caregiving shifts as needed to provide coverage or support.

• Manage call outs, time off requests and other issues with the schedule, finding appropriate coverage per state requirements and community guidelines
• Provide RCA coverage as needed if openings in the schedule cannot be filled
• Spend quality time with seniors and provide direct personal care
• Join or lead fun activities of your choice with the residents
• Track care and other tasks with our easy-to-use electronic health record system
• Assist the housekeeping team with light housekeeping services
• Escort residents to meals and assist with dining services, as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)**
• Physical requirements : Standing, sitting, bending, and transferring residents (with and without assistance)
• Technology: Ability to easily learn systems including calendar management, scheduling tools, and email software
• Communication: An ability to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers
• Punctuality & reliability – Our residents rely on us to assist them with their daily living activities and we expect our associates to deliver on this promise.

Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. We aim to attract and retain a diverse staff. SLR honors each associate’s (and resident’s) experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We are also proud to have reached Platinum through SAGECare's LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Program to build bridges between staff and LGBTQ residents and families by telling real stories and forming connections on a human level.

Employment decisions at SLR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or the result of genetic testing or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, The Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, re-hire, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.